Hidden salt in some paracetamol ‘linked to increased heart disease’

Hidden salt in some types of paracetamol has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease in a large new study (Alamy/PA)

“Hidden” salt in some types of paracetamol has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and death in a large new study.

Thanks to safety messages, people are more conscious than ever about the levels of salt in their food.